It’s hard to imagine my family festivities without a decent portion of meatloaves. It’s nostalgic, convenient, and super comfortable what else i can say, just the favorite of us all. It often comes with pressure for me to decide perfect meatloaf seasoning then, as not properly seasoned meatloaves will just ruin this recipe. 

When holidays rolled around, my mother would mince the meat and mix up some spices, some were super secretive which I still can’t gourd out of her no matter how many puppy doe eyes I make to convince her. It’s just her Nona’s secret and I the one light on my stomach shouldn’t know (shaking my head in disbelief!)

So I have tried my own seasoning mixes and finally stumbled upon this which is way too close to her recipe and I love making it on weekends. Much to my family’s delight! 

I know I know having a hunk of meat bland and under-seasoned will be like a nightmare, so here we go. Try This seasoning recipe of mine which can be prepared in under 5 minutes and tastes heavenly especially when the meatloaf is well baked. 

You might consider it Italian but it’s not despite it resembling that a lot. You can add variation and further enhance the flavor.

Stay connected with me to get your hands on my well-tried Meatloaf seasoning recipe, its ingredients profile, variation ideas, storage tips, and other handy tips. 

What Is Meatloaf Seasoning?

How does meatloaf seasoning come into play? Meatloaf is minced meat that undergoes cooking and is shaped into a loaf.  

You can either cut it into slices or serve it as a whole with some condiment. 

But again a side is needed only if your meatloaf isn’t well seasoned, if it is then no need for any additional stuff. 

So here we got the part where meatloaf seasoning is required, you just have to make some spice mix including basil, paprika, and garlic powder.

Although you will find plenty of other seasoning options tweaking and adjusting the seasoning taste to your liking gives better flavor.

Why You Should Make Meatloaf Seasoning? 

It might seem tempting to buy a ready-made meatloaf seasoning mix from a mart nearby, but is it a good approach? I suppose you should first consider these advantages of home-made seasoning before buying:

Cheap: The homemade mix is cheaper and comparatively store-bought as the ingredients are easily available in everyone’s kitchen.

Convenient: The seasoning can be easily made up within minutes as no cooking is required.

Preservatives & Allergens Free: The store-bought seasoning is supposed to be durable for a long time therefore it contains humectants like salt and other Preservatives but the homemade meatloaf seasoning you prepare yourself contains no Preservatives and Allergens. 

Customization: You can decide what you want to add as an ingredient and what not. The recipe can be altered to cater to different dietary requirements and individual preferences.

Isn’t it superb that you got all these pros by preparing it within minutes?

Is Meatloaf Seasoning Coated Or Mixed In? 

Once you are done with making this seasoning, now the question is how to use it. You all must be wondering whether it’s coated or simply mixed up with minced meat.

You have to mix everything like seasoning, meat, and every other ingredient. 

Everything together is then baked in the oven. However, you can garnish it with some basil at the end for an extra kick of flavor.

So that’s the way to use it to avoid having under-seasoned meat loaves.

Ingredients Used In Meatloaf Seasoning 

Ingredients may make or break the recipe’s flavor profile. So here we got these superb ingredients that will make up a perfect meatloaf seasoning: 

Dried Herbs: You can either use equal parts of dried thyme, oregano, and rosemary (optional) or you can add an Italian seasoning mix. 

Mustard: You can add mustard powder or some yellow mustard while mixing, however, fresh one will have a more potent flavor. 

Salt: Avoid adding table salt, use rather kosher salt or sea salt, both work fine.

Black Pepper Powder: Although it’s recommended that you use coarsely pressed, but black pepper powder will do as well. 

Paprika: You can elevate heat by adding smoked paprika or add hints of sweetness by adding sweet paprika, both give perfect flavor.

Garlic Powder: Some of you prefer adding fresh chopped garlic but adding powder will give a more balanced flavor.

Onion Powder: You either need to add onion salt or onion flakes to get the desired flavor.

You can add and expel the ingredients accordingly as per liking, but make sure don’t overindulge in any specific ingredient to disrupt the flavor profile.

Variations In Meatloaf Seasoning 

Meatloaf seemed to lose its charm these days with other delicacies.  But if you make it right and season it perfectly you can make it a perfect delight.

• The meatloaf seasoning can even be made better if you bring some variations into it. A little adjustment here and there can make it a star for your somewhat boring meatloaves.

• If you are unique and love bringing a tinge of sweetness, add some brown sugar. It will give a different yet nice flavor profile.

• Do you want an extra kick of spiciness? Add cayenne pepper to the seasoning and adjust it according to your desired spice level.

• What if you are inspired by Italian style? It’s simple, just add some seasoning powder, dried thyme, and oregano for the signature Italian seasoning.

• If you want to make it Indian-styled, simply add some curry powder to the basic seasoning mix. 

• Again the tweaking isn’t limited to just these suggestions, you can be extra smart and unleash your creativity to get a blast of flavor.

How To Store Meatloaf Seasoning? 

• There is no hard and fast rule to store Meatloaf Seasoning. You can do it the way you typically store spices and other seasoning mix. If stored correctly it can be preserved for up to 6 months.

• The perfect way to store the seasoning for a prolonged time is to keep it in an airtight container and make sure you keep it in a cool and dry place away from sunlight.  

• But what type of material jar should be used? I prefer using g glass jars because they are see-through and don’t suck the oil from spices. However plastic jars can be used, but for prolonged use, it won’t be a wise choice.

• Keeping the storage container in direct sunlight accelerates the deterioration process. 

• Make sure the seasoning color isn’t getting dulled, if it is then your seasoning mix isn’t fresh anymore and it’s safe to use.

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